CRNA salary in Pennsylvania
Annualize your CRNA base pay and see where it falls against Pennsylvania nurse anesthetist wages from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
BLS OEWS May 2025 · Pennsylvania · SOC 29-1151
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Pennsylvania pay context
Pennsylvania CRNA wages vs the national median
Pennsylvania’s May 2025 median for nurse anesthetists ($221,530) sits 6.4% below the national median ($236,590). Philadelphia’s published median sits above Pittsburgh’s in this release, while some central and northwestern nonmetropolitan areas publish higher medians than either major metro. East-west and urban-rural differences both show up in the data.
- Compare base pay with Pennsylvania percentiles, not only the national CRNA calculator.
- See national CRNA nurse salary or CRNA salary in Ohio for other geographies.
State percentiles
Pennsylvania nurse anesthetist salary range
BLS OEWS wage percentiles for nurse anesthetists in Pennsylvania. Benchmarks only, not recommended rates or guarantees.
| Percentile | Hourly wage | Annual wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $74.64 | $155,250 |
| 25th | $99.04 | $206,010 |
| 50th | $106.50 | $221,530 |
| 75th | $126.41 | $262,930 |
| 90th | $145.98 | $303,640 |
Metro detail
CRNA salary by Pennsylvania metro
Selected metropolitan and nonmetropolitan area wages for nurse anesthetists. Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and nonmetro areas can differ from the statewide median.
| Metro area | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $212,620 | $266,660 | $288,230 |
| Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $179,050 | $262,930 | $301,270 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $155,250 | $238,540 | $370,880 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $193,220 | $223,570 | $267,940 |
| York-Hanover, PA | $202,900 | $219,980 | $374,150 |
| Erie, PA | $134,110 | $212,120 | $301,270 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $211,130 | $211,130 | $339,040 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA | $199,800 | $199,800 | $320,850 |
Local market
CRNA jobs and hiring in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania OEWS data show Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington above the statewide median and Pittsburgh closer to it, with some nonmetropolitan areas publishing higher medians still. Facility and region matter as much as the statewide figure.
Large health systems in the southeast and southwest often set the shape of W-2 packages. Smaller markets may trade base pay for call or 1099 structures. Confirm privileges, supervision or care-team model, and malpractice terms with the employer.
- Ask whether an advertised package is base-only, call-heavy, or 1099 before comparing it to OEWS percentiles.
- Confirm privileges, supervision or care-team model, and malpractice terms with the employer; those are offer-specific.
For how to decode practice models, W-2 vs 1099, and listing shorthand, see nurse anesthetist jobs.
Primary source
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Nurse Anesthetists (29-1151), Pennsylvania, May 2025. National series published May 15, 2026; verified August 5, 2026.
Common questions
Pennsylvania CRNA salary FAQ
How much do CRNAs make in Pennsylvania?
The Pennsylvania median annual wage for nurse anesthetists was $221,530 in May 2025, according to BLS OEWS data. That is about 6% below the national median of $236,590. The Pennsylvania 10th to 90th range ran from $155,250 to $303,640.
Is Philadelphia CRNA pay higher than Pittsburgh?
In this release, Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington’s median ($238,540) sits above Pittsburgh’s ($223,570). Several nonmetropolitan areas publish medians above both. Use the metro table for the market you are targeting.
How is my Pennsylvania CRNA salary percentile estimated?
The calculator annualizes the base pay you enter, then interpolates between Pennsylvania’s BLS 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile thresholds for Nurse Anesthetists (SOC 29-1151). Values outside that published range are labeled only as below the 10th or above the 90th threshold.
Does this include call pay or 1099 packages?
No. Enter base pay only. Call pay, overtime, stipends, and 1099 package totals are excluded. Advertised totals are not the same as OEWS base wages.
What should I check when applying for a Pennsylvania CRNA job?
Match the metro or nonmetro area against the wage table, ask whether pay is W-2 or 1099, clarify call and practice model, and verify privileges and malpractice terms in writing. For how to decode listing labels, see the nurse anesthetist jobs guide.
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